Exclusive: Al-Zaidi participates in a Gulf conference in Washington to discuss the “Iran war”
Exclusive: Al-Zaidi participates in a Gulf conference in Washington to discuss the “Iran war”
2026-07-11
Shafaq News – Baghdad
An informed source revealed on Saturday new details about Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi’s visit to Washington, indicating that it will include meetings with members of the US Congress, in addition to his participation in a Gulf conference in the US capital to discuss the repercussions of the Iranian war .
The source told Shafaq News Agency that “Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi, accompanied by a number of ministers and political and economic figures, will leave Baghdad for Washington next Monday, where the visit will begin with a meeting with US President Donald Trump and a number of members of Congress, in addition to officials of some American investment and economic companies .”
He added that “the visit is scheduled to last for a week, but it could be extended for a longer time, especially since on the 17th of this month, a conference will be held in Washington with the participation of leaders of Gulf countries, to discuss and address the repercussions of the war with Iran and the ways of the Gulf countries, given that they are linked to Washington by treaties, as well as to discuss other files related to the new Middle East situation .”
He pointed out that “Al-Zaydi will focus in his discussions on activating the economic and investment file through investment contracts .”
An informed source revealed earlier to Shafaq News Agency that Prime Minister Ali al-Zubaidi will discuss during his upcoming visit to Washington next month the release of one of the Iraqi bank guarantees held by the United States, estimated at about $30 billion, in addition to economic and investment files .
The source told Shafaq News Agency that Al-Zaidi’s visit to Washington will focus on redefining the relationship between Baghdad and Washington “in a clear and comprehensive manner,” as well as discussing economic and investment files that will benefit both sides .
The source indicated that the release of this guarantee also comes within the framework of addressing the repercussions of the Strait of Hormuz crisis, and enhancing Iraqi oil exports through alternative outlets in neighboring countries, by activating different transport lines to maximize financial revenues .
Previously, sources revealed that Al-Zaidi’s visit to Washington would include discussions on security and economic issues, most notably the security agreement and the future of the American military presence, as well as expanding the economic and investment partnership, and a proposal to establish an Iraqi financial fund in the United States to finance development and infrastructure projects .
US Special Envoy to Syria and Iraq Tom Barrack conveyed to Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi President Donald Trump’s “desire” to receive him at the White House in “mid-July” to discuss bilateral relations .
Al-Zaydi announced that the visit would be accompanied by businessmen to expand mutual and joint investment opportunities.
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